we're all living with a violent abusive stepdad
this is the climate of terror and uncertainty that my mother lived in when she was a child. threats and violent outbursts, confusing ultimatums, insane reactions, rules changing all the time.
@lzg It’s consistent with how Susie Wiles described him as having an “alcoholic-like” personality. Meaning, an abusive, disordered, abusive and often mean-spirited personality.